Defunctioning Stoma Reduces Symptomatic Anastomotic Leakage After Low Anterior Resection of the Rectum for Cancer

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Authors

Peter Matthiessen · Örebro University Hospital

Martin Rutegård · Örebro University Hospital

Abstract

Defunctioning loop stoma decreased the rate of symptomatic anastomotic leakage and is therefore recommended in low anterior resection for rectal cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 246, Issue 2, pp. 207-214

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3180603024

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